Korea’s Abandoned Sites You Must Visit This January!
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Uncovering the chilling past and terrifying ghost stories from the most infamous ruins across South Korea. Experience Halloween in January!
Tourists and locals alike are seeking something new and exciting to do this year, and with dark tourism and thrill seekers on the rise, Korea is a prized destination that goes beyond the glitz and glamour of the K-entertainment industry. This article will focus on some of the most haunted places in the world, and in Korea, that you should really experience this year if you are brave enough!
First up on our list is a psychiatric facility in the city of Gwangju, which is considered one of the most haunted locations in the world, and for good reason.
Local legends actually claim that the patients who died here did so mysteriously, and that the hospital director went mad. The building itself was closed down due to plumbing and economic issues, and ever since, it has become a hotspot for dark tourism. Would you visit what's deemed one of the most haunted locations in the world?
Coming in at number two on our list is a haunted house, which is perched on top of a hill overlooking the East Sea. It's rumored that this house was built over a mass grave of student soldiers from the Korean War. Today, visitors frequently report hearing disembodied voices and feeling a sudden, bone-chilling drop in temperature while standing in the basement. Could this be true? Would you visit this haunted house?
Next up is an abandoned mine, which now serves as a grim tomb for thousands of civilians who were executed during the Korean War. For a long time, this mine was avoided by locals who claimed that the tunnels echoed with the weeping cries of spirits who were never given a proper burial. Could this be true?
Imagine a once-thriving eatery that later became abandoned after a series of family tragedies left it in ruins. Urban legends tell of a phantom kitchen staff that can still be heard washing dishes and moving furniture long after the sun goes down. Do you believe this to be true?
Last on our list is one of the more famous haunted sites in Korea. Though it is now a popular spot for photographers and K-pop music videos, this rusted park carries a melancholic and eerie energy. Many people believe the spirit of a young girl who died on a ride still wanders the motionless carousel and faded carnival games at night. Have you paid a visit to this abandoned theme park?
Final Thoughts
Korea has an endless list of dark tourist destinations, which are becoming popular with travellers who are looking for something new to experience as well as promoting them on social media. Although some of the sites are not for everyone, the Dojeon team firmly believes that these sites offer the perfect off-the-beaten-track experience, and 2026 is the year to discover them!
Would you visit any of these spooky locations?
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